At first on the intro diet I felt very weak but then I just tried to be full more often and it helped. Emotionally it was hard too though because I saw my family members eating all the "good" stuff I wanted to eat too. That's when I started experimenting with normal foods again and it made my flare worse. I definitely see improvement while being on the diet and I just try to keep this in mind. I tell myself: It's either that or sitting on the toilet with cramps. It works.